Material Buyer Resume
Objective : As a Material Buyer leveraging total company spending on Direct Materials for entities in scope and managing the supply chain to obtain improved safety, quality, delivery, and cost as well as championing compliance.
Skills : Vendor Relationship Management, Inventory Control, Negotiation Skills, Supplier Relationship Management, Inventory Management
Description :
- Worked for the EMEA Procurement manager responsible for Purchase activities for the MEA region,
- Conducted, and ensured that a professional and consistent approach was taken about all supplier relationships.
- Ensured approval of Purchase Orders in line with the Delegation of Authority policy and approval process.
- Ensured the timely and efficient processing and acknowledgment of purchase orders and MRP action messages (Order, Expedite, De-Expedite, Cancel) or purchase requisitions to fulfill the material requirements of the operation by the Bangalore purchasing teams.
- Built and maintained relationships with new and existing suppliers.
- Negotiated improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and reviewed opportunities to make business savings.
- Assisted in educating AWF team members on market information gathered from travel conferences and seminars.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BSc Supply Chain
Material Buyer Resume
Summary : As a Material Buyer responsible for utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods. Responsible for controlling and directing material costs and achieving savings as per annual targets.
Skills : Cost Reduction Strategies, Purchase Order Management, Supply Chain Management, Market Research, Contract Management, Negotiation
Description :
- Developed ideas to improve operational efficiency, add value, and support continuous improvement culture and personal accountability in areas of responsibility.
- Completed project material procurement ownership for assigned projects and tracking of materials for on-time deliveries (OTD).
- Prepared and maintained procurement tracker with deliverables for the assigned project.
- Coordinated with the concerned internal stakeholders and liaised with the vendors for technical vetting and commercials.
- Responsible for Vendor developmentSelections for high-quality products with competitive pricing.
- Negotiated with suppliers on lead time, cost, and quality to obtain the maximum benefit for the company and project the savings appropriately.
- Managed suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance, schedule, and quality to meet department goals.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Senior
Education
AA Business Admin
Material Buyer Resume
Summary : As a Material Buyer responsible for reviewing and managing the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy and product quality. Completing the cycle of Purchase to Pay to be followed up to payment of vendors.
Skills : Market Research, Quality Assurance, Contract Management, Risk Management, Problem Solving
Description :
- Ensured commercial, legal, and contractual compliance with all procurement transactions.
- Supported safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths' EHS.
- Developed innovative sub-category strategies that have measurable benefits.
- Negotiated worldwide and delivered savings based on anticipation and consolidation of all business needs.
- Drove major transversal category initiatives to build up state-of-the-art practices and innovation in sourcing.
- Leveraged both generative and predictive Artificial Intelligence in sourcing, scenario, and result augmentation.
- Ensured procurement technical excellence such as TCO, SRM, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Innovation, Digital, CSR, HSE, Compliance, and Quality at the Global Level.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Management
Education
Cert Procurement
Material Buyer Resume
Headline : As a Material Buyer responsible for managing Global Business Reviews with strategic partners to ensure ambition and execution on both sides. Requesting quotations for material and services.
Skills : Forecasting, Risk Management, ERP Software Proficiency, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Decision Making
Description :
- Directly impacted multi-billion company revenue and support as well as new product launches across various modalities (mammalian, microbiological, gene therapy, vaccines).
- Assessed part print models, and specifications with Commodity Leads to determine the process.
- Followed up with Suppliers to ensure accurate and timely responses to support deadlines.
- Evaluated Supplier proposals and made pre-source recommendations.
- Negotiated with Suppliers to ensure the best possible Quality, Service, and Total Cost.
- Followed purchasing procedures in place of materials services.
- Assisted in planning and achieving cost reduction goals.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MBA
Material Buyer Resume
Headline : As a Material Buyer responsible for contributing to the creation and implementation of best practices involving policies, processes, and procedures aligned to our vision and strategy to aid and improve operational performance.
Skills : Sourcing Strategies, Supplier Evaluation, Logistics Coordination, Cost Analysis
Description :
- Ensured scheduling strategy and processes were in place and worked effectively to ensure raw material supply met production requirements while optimizing costs.
- Responsible for tool ownership of any sourcing issues that arise, including over or delivery and take ownership of events that affect production.
- Assessed volume requirements against planning assumptions and provide feedback to drive change with counterparts in finished good planning and procurement.
- Worked closely with the internal Raw Material planning team and external stakeholders to ensure contingency plans were in place, forecast, and facilitate on-time deliveries.
- Designed, developed, and implemented flexible solutions to aid business efficiency, drive process improvement, add value, overcome issues, and address operational risks.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives, projects, and new business developments.
- Ensured that professional and consistent raw material purchasing processes were applied across the business.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BSc Logistics
Material Buyer Resume
Objective : As a Material Buyer responsible for working with Accounting, AP, and Procurement team members to address any payment issues that are resolved. Investigating and implementing system enhancement initiatives.
Skills : Budget Management, Data Analysis, Budgeting, vendor management
Description :
- Took ownership of ensuring the business was left with minimum liability and minimal waste of raw materials.
- Ensured strategic and operational information, reports, and metrics were available to share as required.
- Developed sources of supply and obtained information from suppliers concerning product and service specifications, price, and delivery dates, and ensured all applicable data was current at the supplier.
- Solicited quotes, conducted bid evaluations, evaluated costs, negotiated optimum delivery schedules, and ensured the best combination of price, a quantity discount, product quality, standard terms and conditions, and where appropriate, supported the establishment of long-term agreements.
- Communicated with User departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Planning, Facilities, and other departments as necessary to ensure their requirements were met.
- Prepared definitive purchase orders, including terms and conditions, made an award, administered contracts with suppliers within budgetary limitations, and ensured schedules were met.
- Monitored supplier performance, and prepared reports and other records on the items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product or service performance, supplier performance, and inventories, as applicable.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA Economics
Material Buyer Resume
Objective : As a Material Buyer responsible for resolving problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, and payment to the supplier, determining the source of the problem, and taking appropriate corrective action.
Skills : Order Fulfillment, Supplier Diversity Initiatives, Technical Knowledge of Materials
Description :
- Coordinated administration of and response to all contract-related documentation including the requirement to review, coordinate, negotiate, and implement changes to the contract.
- Supported the make-or-buy review and decision process.
- Assisted in planning and reviewing the work of Associate Buyers, where appropriate.
- Managed relationships with designated suppliers of goods and services to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness targets are being achieved.
- Conducted requests for quotation as directed to obtain a full range of products and services from suppliers that meet planned performance targets and guidelines
- Drove annual costs down and minimized supplier cost increases.
- Raised orders and other demand signals accurately and on time to ensure all goods and services are supplied by customer and company requirements whilst at the same time optimizing levels of inventory.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
BSc Industrial Eng
Material Buyer Resume
Summary : As a Material Buyer responsible for ensuring compliance with government laws and regulations and company policies and processes. Managing day-to-day supplier quality, pricing, and delivery issues, eradicating and/or escalating problems efficiently both internally and externally to minimize impact on our business.
Skills : Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Documentation and Record Keeping, inventory management
Description :
- Facilitated and led meetings internally and externally as required to address issues
- Managed day-to-day activities in support of the procurement of materials and services including obsolesce, engineering changes, part revisions, invoice issues, pricing discrepancies, expediting-expediting, cancellations, and the management of defective materials.
- Managed system and supply chain performance parameters such as supplier contact information, lead times, minimum order quantities, delivery frequency, and schedules.
- Reviewed performance data related to purchasing effectiveness and efficiency (in conjunction with team leadership) to determine corrective actions where necessary and to exploit opportunities for continuous improvement, including joint initiatives with suppliers where appropriate.
- Led purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
- Led problem resolution for material-related accounting and receiving issues.
- Developed methods of business simplification for the procurement function.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
BSc Business Mgmt
Material Buyer Resume
Objective : As a Material Buyer responsible for participating in the development of ISO documents for the purchasing function. Managing activities of the purchasing group in the managers absence. Manages projects for purchasing, as required, and monitors the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned projects.
Skills : Sustainability Practices, Ethical Sourcing, Lean Purchasing, supply chain management, contract management, relationship building
Description :
- Oversaw workload distribution among Buyers, and trained and audited activities of lower-level personnel.
- Demonstrated conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues with less experience and may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
- Solved complex problems, took a new perspective on existing solutions, and exercised judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
- Impacted a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
- Explained difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
- Collaborated with Logistics to enhance inbound transportation efficiencies.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA Economics
Material Buyer Resume
Headline : As a Material Buyer responsible for purchasing components acting as the centralized point of contact in alignment with the overall Supply Chain Strategy. Considering a subject matter expert in materials planning.
Skills : Communication Skills, Procurement Process Optimization, Project Management, cost analysis, data analysis, market research, logistics coordination
Description :
- Managed all aspects of purchasing components from suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts to support production while managing cross-functional needs.
- Optimized and managed MRP parameters in the Oracle ERP system to optimize the buyingplanning process.
- Collaborated cross-functionally in support of required daily purchasing standard work.
- Developed, maintained, and optimized inventory strategy for assigned categories.
- Built supplier relationships acting as the key liaison for all supplier matters.
- Participated and managed assigned ECNs with an external supplier base.
- Supported Procurement Leadership Team with various projects including vendor management and strategy creation, implementation, and periodic supplier business reviews.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BSc Supply Chain
